“Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo.”
This Women’s Day, we honour the bold, brilliant women who carry generations of strength with grace. From Lillian Ngoyi to the woman who holds space for others even when no one’s holding space for her, our latest blog is a tribute to the Imbokodo in Bloom: the everyday women shaping our lives with quiet power and unshakable love.
A card message can say what even the most beautiful bouquet cannot. This August, celebrate your favourite girl, whether she’s your best friend, sister, or soulmate, with one heartfelt message a day. From quiet affirmations to timeless literary quotes, we've curated 31 thoughtful notes and matched them with gifts that speak straight to the heart.
Join Bloomable this Mandela Day as we explore how 67 minutes of kindness can create lasting impact. From thoughtful gifting and local support to small acts of compassion, discover meaningful ways to honour Madiba’s legacy and spark real change.
Meet Janika, the creative soul and heart behind Coco Flowers!
Bloomable proudly welcomed Coco Flowers to our network of florists in 2023, and we’ve been flourishing together ever since. Janika is a passionate self-taught florist whose love for flowers is a vibrant tribute to her grandmother’s creative spirit.
Read on to discover 12 fun facts about Mother’s Day that you can use to wow and delight your mom.
This Incredible Flower Timelapse Took 3 Years and 8TB of Photos to Create
How AMAZING is this video shot by filmmaker Jamie Scott in Central Park. “All in all this took 3 years to shoot,” writes Jamie on Vimeo. “I shot over 8TB of 5k footage. The cherry blossoms, for example, take at least two weeks to bloom and are only available for about six weeks of the year. I only got three attempts per year.”
Our mothers are among the most important people in our lives. They have watched us grow and shaped us into the people we are today, they are always around to support us, and have a smile and a tea ready when we’re feeling down. We owe a lot to our mothers, which is why Mother’s Day is such an important occasion.
One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance”. Over the five day celebration, homes are decorated with lights and lamps, marking the Hindu New Year. Bright, beautiful flowers have become commonplace in the decorating and celebration process.
Be inspired and feel the beautiful vibrance of having flowers in your life with our collection of meaningful flower quotes and sayings. Let happiness flow like the fragrance from a flower as it draws all good things towards you :)
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